Protests live updates: Marines make 1st temporary detention in LA

Marines are now on duty in Los Angeles for the first time.

Last Updated: June 14, 2025, 5:09 AM EDT

Tensions are escalating between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to grip Los Angeles and spread to New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Texas, and other cities.

Trump deployed about 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA against Newsom's wishes.

A federal appeals court Thursday delayed an order requiring the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to Newsom, dealing the administration a temporary reprieve to what would have been a major reversal of its policy on the protests.

Jun 10, 2025, 10:00 PM EDT

Newsom: 'Democracy is under assault'

During a video address on Tuesday night, California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued to condemn President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, saying Trump "chose theatrics over public safety."

The governor said the effects of that action and the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration are being felt not just in California, but across the nation.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks as he announces the Golden State Literacy Plan and deployment of literacy coaches statewide, at the Clinton Elementary School in Compton, June 5, 2025.
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"Democracy is under assault before our eyes," Newsom said.

Addressing ICE raids, the governor said that the administration is pushing mass deportations and "indiscriminately targeting hardworking immigrant families regardless of their roots or risk."

Jun 10, 2025, 9:38 PM EDT

23 businesses looted in LA, with estimated millions in damage

During the press conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles officials said 23 businesses were looted overnight, causing damage that is estimated to be in the millions.

The damage was one of the factors that went into the curfew being put in place, Mayor Karen Bass said.

"Clearly, after the violence that took place last night -- 23 businesses looted -- and just the extensive widespread nature of the vandalism, we reached a tipping point," she said.

Jun 10, 2025, 9:25 PM EDT

There were 197 protest arrests on Tuesday

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell shared an update on protest arrests on Tuesday evening, saying there were 197 people detained in the downtown area.

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California Highway Patrol officers clash with protesters on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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The chief said 130 people were arrested in the Alameda area and an additional 67 were taken into custody after unlawfully occupying the 101 Freeway near Commercial Street.

"Let me be clear that this behavior, blocking freeways, city streets and on ramps, refusing to comply with lawful dispersal orders and interfering with public safety operations, is dangerous, unlawful and won't be tolerated," McDonnell said.

-ABC News' Tristan Maglunog

Jun 10, 2025, 8:59 PM EDT

Downtown Los Angeles curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that a curfew will be in effect for protest-impacted parts of downtown Los Angeles beginning Tuesday night.

The curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, the mayor said during a press conference.

Bass said the curfew, which spans one-square mile in the downtown area, will likely be in place for multiple nights.

"Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted," the mayor said.

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